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The round was exceptionally exciting as five games ended with a tiny margin. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

EBA round 12 caused change at the leadership position. Third defeat of league’s leader El Pinar (8-3) against second ranked Jaen FS (9-2) 99-93 was the most important game of the last round. It was a key game for the top position in the league. 32 personal fouls committed by El Pinar helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a good game for point guard Alberto Aleman (178-1998) who led his team to a victory with 28 points and 4 assists. Forward Juanmi Molina (195-2000) contributed with 15 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Carlos Cobos replied with 17 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for El Pinar. El Pinar’s coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. Jaen FS have an impressive five-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Torrent. El Pinar at the other side dropped to the second place with three games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. They were replaced at the leadership position by Chlorella. El Pinar will play next round against Unicaja-Andalucia trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Jaen FS will try to continue on its current victory against eighth ranked Marbella on the road.
The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Bilbao as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Bilbao smashed 12th ranked Redline MT at home 78-55. Worth to mention a great performance of swingman Unai Barandalla (195-2002) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds and Inigo Betolaza who added 12 points and 4 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was Ander Gordillo (-2005) with 16 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Bilbao (11-1) have an impressive five-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with 4 other teams. Redline MT lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the eleventh place with ten games lost. They share the position with 5 other teams. Redline MT will play next round against Easo trying to get back on the winning streak. Bilbao will try to continue on its current victory against eleventh ranked Santurtzi at home.
The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of undefeated Archena (10-1) in Murcia on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by Gandia (10-1) 98-83. It ended at the same time the ten-game winning streak of Archena. It was a key game for the top position in the league. The winners were led by Alejandro Requena who scored that evening 29 points. Even 11 points and 7 rebounds by Placide Nakidjim did not help to save the game for Archena. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Gandia keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 4 other teams including defeated Archena. Gandia will meet at home Ontinet (#8) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Archena will play against UAF Lucentum (#7) in Alicante and hope to secure a win.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 12: Getxo beat Santurtzi on the road 73-60. Azudense lost to Guadalajara on its own court 69-82. Tabernes was outscored by Vila-Real in Vila-real 65-86. Real Betis 2 lost to undefeated Eurogaza at home 58-66. Venta de Banos was crushed by Mondragon on the opponent’s court 77-102. LBC Cocinas smashed Ulacia ZKE in a home game 92-63. Pas Pielagos won against Filipenses on the road 78-73. Cantbasket unfortunately lost to Burgos on its own court 66-76. Easo managed to beat Baskonia B in San Sebastian 69-68. Ourense lost to undefeated La Leonesa at home 71-78. Gijon Circulo was smashed by Tormes on the opponent’s court 73-100. Chantada destroyed Estudiantes in a home game 66-45. Zamora unfortunately lost to Obradoiro S. on the road 63-79. Culleredo managed to beat Un.Oviedo on its own court 68-61. Xiria defeated Marin in Carballo 84-76. Gijon T.Auto beat Avila at home 86-75. Dist.Olimpico won against BT Madrid on the opponent’s court 69-57. Guimar unfortunately lost to Alcobendas in a home game 65-71. Azudense was rolled over Estudiantes B on the road 49-86. Guadalajara crushed La Matanza on its own court 89-64. Tacoronte lost to undefeated Chlorella in a road game 61-88. Real Canoe won against Daimiel at home 87-78. Alcala 2 managed to outperform Talavera on the opponent’s court 85-78. Pozuelo recorded a loss to La Solana in a home game 65-69. Valsequillo was defeated by Quintanar on the road 79-65. BaskeTAS AI beat Zentro Basket on its own court 101-100. Tenerife Naut. lost to Mostoles in a road game 74-76. Majadahonda was outscored by Aridane at home 59-90. Tobarra managed to beat Fuenlabrada 2 on the opponent’s court 93-81. Huerva defeated Octavus in a home game 87-75. Martorell was beaten by Andratx on the road 86-82. Salt lost to Valls on its own court 87-92. Igualada outscored Quart-Germans C in a road game 88-55. SESE managed to beat Joventut 2 at home 83-71. Espanyol defeated Azulejos on the opponent’s court 94-86. Montgat was beaten by Alfinden in a home game 75-87. El Olivar lost to Cornella on the road 63-67. Roser unfortunately lost to Mataro Parc on its own court 77-79. Navas rolled over Castelldefels in a road game 89-62. Vic defeated Granollers at home 75-63. Inca was beaten by Alpicat on the opponent’s court 72-67. Andujar SKA won against Oh!Tels ULB in a home game 81-72. Novaschool was outscored by La Zubia on the road 94-62. Murgi recorded a loss to Jaen CB on its own court 71-80. Benahavis was defeated by CAM E.Soler 2 in Melilla 86-76. Plasticos beat Marbella at home 69-55. Penarroya lost to undefeated Eurogaza on the opponent’s court 58-70. Cordoba CB managed to outperform Gymnastica in a home game 84-72. Dos Hermanas was rolled over Badajoz Vitaly on the road 79-59. Caceres was crushed by San Fernando on its own court 62-83. Moraleja smashed Cimbis in a road game 101-65. Aljaraque won against Badajoz Acad. at home 88-84. Picken Claret managed to outperform Valencia 2 on the opponent’s court 77-76. Castello 2 recorded a loss to Torrent in a home game 70-84. Sueca was crushed by Jovens on the road 70-51. Aldaia was beaten by Vila-Real on its own court 73-74. Lliria destroyed Tabernes in a road game 102-73. Puerto Sagunto managed to outperform El Pilar at home 81-74. Infante managed to beat Carolinas on the opponent’s court 81-66. Elche crushed Molina in a home game 86-50. Cartagena Est. was smashed by Benidorm on the road 92-59. Murcia 2 lost to UAF Lucentum on its own court 61-66. Xativa unfortunately lost to Ontinet in Ontinyent 71-75.
The most impressive performance of 12th round was 23 points and 7 rebounds by Raudelis Guerra of Eurogaza.

Santurtzi – Getxo 60-73

No shocking result in a game when seventh ranked Getxo (7-5) beat on the road 11th ranked Santurtzi (2-10) 73-60 on Saturday. Strangely Santurtzi outrebounded Getxo 57-34 including a 24-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. The winners were led by guard Ander Fernandez (193-1994) who scored that evening 10 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists and Eduardo Carpintero (200-1999) supported him with 15 points and 7 rebounds. Five Getxo players scored in double figures. Getxo’s coach Imanol Adan used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 18 points and 8 rebounds by Swedish Einar Bradd (195-2000) did not help to save the game for Santurtzi. Center Urko Madariaga (199-2005) added 11 points and 14 rebounds. Getxo moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 8 other teams. Loser Santurtzi keeps the eleventh position with ten games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Getxo will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Santurtzi will play against the league’s leader Bilbao (#1) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Getxo: E.Carpintero 15+7reb+2ast, C.Gil 14+5reb+1ast, E.Chavarri 12+2reb, C.Palacios 11+7reb, F.Ander 10+6reb+9ast, E.Iker 4+4reb+1ast
Santurtzi: E.Bradd 18+8reb+1ast, M.Urko 11+14reb+1ast, D.Las Heras Oier 8+8reb+5ast, M.Pablo 7+5reb+2ast, D.Mario 6+11reb+1ast, M.Dario 4+7reb

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Azudense – Guadalajara 69-82

Very expected game when 13th ranked Azudense (1-12) lost at home to third ranked Guadalajara (10-3) 82-69 on Tuesday. Guadalajara made 23-of-29 free shots (79.3 percent) during the game. Guadalajara outrebounded Azudense 45-29 including 32 on the defensive glass. The winners were led by guard Victor Alonso (184-2001) who scored that evening 18 points and 5 rebounds and forward David Garcia (202-1999) supported him with 17 points and 6 rebounds. Four Guadalajara players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 12 points and 11 rebounds by Dominican Luis De La Cruz (-1996) did not help to save the game for Azudense. German Hierro (-1996) added 14 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Guadalajara have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place. Azudense lost fifth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the thirteenth position with 12 games lost. Guadalajara will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Azudense’s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face again at home their local rival from Guadalajara Guadalajara.
Top scorers:
Guadalajara: A.Victor 18+5reb+2ast, G.David 17+6reb+1ast, L.Valera 12+10reb, R.Lazaro 11+4reb+2ast, Y.Alejandro 9+4reb, A.Armstrong 9+5reb+6ast
Azudense: H.German 14+7reb+2ast, J.Barra 13+4reb+3ast, D.La Cruz Luis 12+11reb+2ast, V.Adrian 8+1reb+1ast, A.Sanchez 7+3reb+2ast, V.Jose David 7

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Vila-Real – Tabernes 86-65

Rather predictable result when third ranked Vila-Real (8-4) rolled over 7th ranked Tabernes (6-6) in Vila-real 86-65 on Wednesday. Vila-Real outrebounded Tabernes 44-30 including 32 on the defensive glass. Vila-Real looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The winners were led by center Miguel Moragas (203-1994) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 23 points, 12 rebounds and 4 blocks and guard Javier Le Berre (189-1993) supported him with 7 points, 7 rebounds and 11 assists. Vila-Real’s coach Ivan Iniguez felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 19 points and 9 rebounds by Manuel Aroca (191-1991) did not help to save the game for Tabernes. Guard Luis Alfonso Torrijo (184-1993) added 20 points and 6 rebounds. Vila-Real have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 8-4 record having four points less than leader Chlorella, which they share with 8 other teams. Loser Tabernes dropped to the sixth place with six games lost. They share the position with 11 other teams. Vila-Real will again meet at home Tabernes (#7) in the next round. Tabernes will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Vila-Real: M.Miguel 23+12reb, I.Anthony 16+2reb, G.Georgii 15+2reb+2ast, L.Berre Javier 7+7reb+11ast, V.Jaume 6+6reb+2ast, A.Ribera 6+8reb+5ast
Tabernes: L.Alfonso Torrijo 20+6reb+2ast, M.Aroca 19+9reb+3ast, F.Argente 15+4reb+1ast, R.Sergio 5+2reb, A.Jimenez 4+4reb+4ast, G.Carlos 2+3reb

gschID: 1149065

Real Betis 2 – Eurogaza 58-66

Not a big story in a game when 12th ranked Real Betis 2 (3-10) lost to top-ranked Eurogaza (13-0) in Sevilla 58-66 on Wednesday. Eurogaza outrebounded Real Betis 2 40-24 including 25 on the defensive glass. The winners were led by Cuban guard Raudelis Guerra (191-1993) who scored that evening 23 points and 7 rebounds and DR Congolese forward Cedric Belemene (199-1996, college: Tampa) supported him with 10 points and 12 rebounds. Even 9 points and 10 rebounds by Ukrainian center Nazarii Kulishenko (207-2005) did not help to save the game for Real Betis 2. French guard Iliam Fevry (188-2006) added 13 points, 5 assists and 4 steals. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Eurogaza have an impressive 13-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 13-0 record. Real Betis 2 lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the thirteenth place with ten games lost. Eurogaza will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Real Betis 2 will play again against the league’s leader Eurogaza (#1) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Eurogaza: R.Guerra 23+7reb+2ast, V.Burgos 15+3reb+3ast, C.Belemene 10+12reb+3ast, A.Jaime 5+2reb+2ast, L.Rueda 4+2reb+1ast, L.Adrian 4+4reb+2ast
Real Betis 2: F.Iliam 13+2reb+5ast, K.Nazarii 9+10reb+3ast, V.Mathias 8+2reb+1ast, P.Ignacio 8+1ast, F.Gonzalo 8+3reb+3ast, G.Alvaro 5+1ast

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Group A-A

Bilbao – Redline MT 78-55

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Bilbao as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Bilbao smashed 12th ranked Redline MT at home 78-55. Bilbao outrebounded Redline MT 47-32 including 33 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of swingman Unai Barandalla (195-2002) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds and point guard Inigo Betolaza (184-2000) who added 12 points and 4 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was Ander Gordillo (-2005) with 16 points and Benat Etxeberria (-2004) scored 9 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Bilbao (11-1) have an impressive five-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with 4 other teams. Redline MT lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the eleventh place with ten games lost. They share the position with 5 other teams. Redline MT will play next round against Easo trying to get back on the winning streak. Bilbao will try to continue on its current victory against eleventh ranked Santurtzi at home.
Top scorers:
Bilbao: B.Unai 16+11reb+2ast, B.Inigo 12+2reb+4ast, C.Iker 11+3reb+4ast, U.Elvis 9+5reb, P.Inigo 9+2reb+2ast, F.Asier 8+8reb+1ast
Redline MT: G.Ander 16+3reb+2ast, I.Sarasola 10, E.Benat 9+3reb+1ast, C.Unai 4+2reb, E.Pau 4+3reb, E.Conde 3+1reb

gschID: 1089757

Mondragon – Venta de Banos 102-77

Everything went according to plan when seventh ranked Mondragon (7-5) outplayed at home 14th ranked Venta de Banos (1-11) 102-77 on Sunday. Mondragon outrebounded Venta de Banos 45-34 including 34 on the defensive glass. The winners were led by guard Alex Lorenzo (189-1994) who scored that evening 17 points and 6 rebounds and guard Joseba Estalayo (188-1996) supported him with 20 points. Four Mondragon players scored in double figures. Even 16 points and 7 rebounds by Mali point guard Ibrahim Doumbia (185) did not help to save the game for Venta de Banos. Point guard Alejandro Mata (185-2005) added 14 points. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Mondragon moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 8 other teams. Newly promoted Venta de Banos dropped to the thirteenth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Quart-Germans C and Octavus. Mondragon will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Venta de Banos will play against the league’s second-placed LBC Cocinas (#2) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Mondragon: J.Estalayo 20+2reb+1ast, A.Lorenzo 17+6reb+3ast, M.Buesa 12+7reb+1ast, M.Zamora 10+1reb+4ast, M.Balanzategui 8+2reb+1ast, M.Ekaitz 7+4reb+3ast
Venta de Banos: D.Ibrahim 16+7reb+3ast, M.Alejandro 14+2reb+3ast, C.Gonzalo 13+5reb+1ast, J.Rey 8+5reb+1ast, N.Ngagne 6+2reb, D.Moussa 6+2reb+1ast

gschID: 1089759

LBC Cocinas – Ulacia ZKE 92-63

There was no surprise when 10th ranked Ulacia ZKE (4-8) was outleveled by second ranked LBC Cocinas (11-1) in Logrono 92-63 on Saturday. LBC Cocinas dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Ulacia ZKE‘s 26. They outrebounded Ulacia ZKE 41-27 including 18 on the offensive glass. The winners were led by swingman Pablo Yarnoz (194-1996) who scored that evening 19 points and 6 rebounds and guard Alejandro Rodriguez (188-1998) supported him with 13 points. Even 17 points and 4 assists by point guard Alex Calvo (180-1991) did not help to save the game for Ulacia ZKE. Center Andres Zabaleta (200-1994) added 9 points and 12 rebounds. LBC Cocinas have an impressive ten-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with 4 other teams. Ulacia ZKE lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the ninth place with eight games lost. They share the position with 8 other teams. LBC Cocinas will meet Venta de Banos (#14) on the road in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Ulacia ZKE will play against Filipenses (#12) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
LBC Cocinas: P.Yarnoz 19+6reb+1ast, Y.Artem 15+1reb+1ast, J.Paul Mejia 13+2reb+1ast, A.Rodriguez 13+4reb+3ast, I.Inigo 11+6reb, J.Santamaria 8+2ast
Ulacia ZKE: A.Calvo 17+2reb+4ast, J.Eneko 11+5reb+1ast, A.Zabaleta 9+12reb+1ast, J.Egana 6+1reb+2ast, J.Lacunza 6+1reb+1ast, E.Andres 5+2ast

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Filipenses – Pas Pielagos 73-78

No shocking result in a game when fourth ranked Pas Pielagos (9-3) beat 12th ranked Filipenses (2-10) in Palencia 78-73 on Saturday. The winners were led by French Clement Dezalle (202-1998, agency: Areus Sports) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 rebounds and point guard Mario Solorzano (188-2001) supported him with 16 points and 5 assists. Four Pas Pielagos players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 28 points and 16 rebounds (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field) by Senegalese center Mamadou Diagne (208-1998) did not help to save the game for Filipenses. Guard Manuel Herrero (184-2001) added 12 points. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Pas Pielagos moved-up to third place, which they share with 4 other teams. Filipenses lost eighth consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh position with ten games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Pas Pielagos will meet at home Cantbasket (#9) in the next round where they are favorite. Filipenses will play against Ulacia ZKE in Zarautz and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Pas Pielagos: P.Fernandez 17+2reb, M.Solorzano 16+2reb+5ast, L.Gomez 13+2reb+2ast, C.Dezalle 13+11reb+2ast, S.Juan 9+1ast, R.Gomez 6+4reb
Filipenses: M.Diagne 28+16reb+3ast, H.Manuel 12+3reb+2ast, M.Inigo 9+3reb+4ast, P.Alfonso 5+1reb+2ast, d.la Cruz Guillermo 4+1reb, B.Petar 4+2reb

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Cantbasket – Burgos 66-76

Rather expected game when 8th ranked Cantbasket (6-6) lost to fifth ranked Burgos (8-4) in Santander 66-76 on Saturday. Burgos outrebounded Cantbasket 50-37 including 35 on the defensive glass. Burgos looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The winners were led by point guard Angel Infante (179-1998) who scored that evening 23 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists and DR Congolese center Mike Mukendi (207-2004) supported him with 23 points and 14 rebounds. Burgos’ coach Jose Luis Cubillo used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 20 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals by forward Jorge Otero (195-2004) did not help to save the game for Cantbasket. Nahuel Del Val (187-2001) added 19 points and 7 rebounds. Burgos moved-up to third place, which they share with 8 other teams. Loser Cantbasket dropped to the sixth position with six games lost. They share it with 11 other teams. Burgos will meet at home Baskonia B (#4) in the next round. Cantbasket will play against Pas Pielagos in Renedo de Pielagos and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Burgos: M.Mike 23+14reb, A.Infante 23+9reb+8ast, J.Salinas 10+5reb+6ast, T.Moussa 8+7reb, P.Javier 6+6reb+1ast, N.Farly 4+3reb
Cantbasket: O.Jorge 20+7reb+6ast, D.Val Nahuel 19+7reb+2ast, A.Reyes 9+7reb+1ast, E.Borg 7+8reb, P.Anton 5+4reb, J.Pena 4+3reb+2ast

gschID: 1089762

Baskonia B – Easo 68-69

There was a surprise result when ninth ranked Easo (6-6) edged on the road higher ranked Baskonia B (8-4) 69-68 on Saturday. Easo forced 27 Baskonia B turnovers. The winners were led by German forward Christian Skladanowski (203-2004) who scored that evening 18 points and 4 steals and Gorka Etxezarreta (192-1997) supported him with 16 points and 5 rebounds. Easo’s coach Jordi Llopis used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Even a double-double of 10 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists by guard Joseba Querejeta (189-2003) did not help to save the game for Baskonia B. Dutch guard Yoeri Hoexum (188-1999) added 16 points. Easo have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 11 other teams. Loser Baskonia B keeps the third position with four games lost. They share it with 8 other teams. Easo will meet at home Redline MT (#13) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Baskonia B will play against Burgos (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Easo: S.Christian 18+3reb+2ast, G.Etxezarreta 16+5reb+1ast, B.Julen 10+1reb, J.Urtxulutegi 8+10reb+1ast, M.Eneko 6+5reb+1ast, E.Inaki 5+1reb+4ast
Baskonia B: H.Yoeri 16+3reb+2ast, Y.Sakhniuk 14+5reb+1ast, Q.Joseba 10+10reb+7ast, F.Seydina 9+10reb, V.Makar 9+2reb+2ast, M.Portalez 8+7reb+2ast

gschID: 1089763

Group A-B

Ourense – La Leonesa 71-78

Not a big story in a game when 8th ranked Ourense (5-7) lost at home to top-ranked La Leonesa (12-0) 78-71 on Saturday. The winners were led by Argentinian swingman Federico Copes (199-2002) who scored that evening 22 points and 5 rebounds and Rodrigo Llamas (191-2001) supported him with 21 points and 7 rebounds. La Leonesa’s coach Luis Castillo used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even a double-double of 20 points and 11 rebounds by Ivorian forward Zamba Camara (200-1998) did not help to save the game for Ourense. Ivorian forward Teti Yves Tape (200-2000) added 17 points and 7 rebounds. La Leonesa have an impressive 12-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 12-0 record, which they share with Barca 2 and Chlorella. Loser Ourense dropped to the sixth place with seven games lost. They share the position with 10 other teams. La Leonesa will meet at home league’s second-placed Tormes in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Ourense will play against Avila (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
La Leonesa: C.Federico 22+5reb+3ast, L.Rodrigo 21+7reb, F.Roger 12+5reb+5ast, M.Dominguez 8+3reb, S.Martinez 6+4reb+3ast, A.Eluku 5+4reb
Ourense: C.Zamba 20+11reb+3ast, T.Teti Yves 17+7reb+1ast, D.Guerra 15+5reb+3ast, V.Isaac 8+9reb+4ast, P.Gabriel 5+1reb+2ast, M.Garcia 4+2reb+1ast

gschID: 1089939

Tormes – Gijon Circulo 100-73

Everything went according to plan when second ranked Tormes (11-1) outplayed 4th ranked Gijon Circulo (9-3) in Salamanca 100-73 on Sunday. Tormes dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Gijon Circulo‘s 36. The winners were led by guard Acoydan McCarthy (197-1999) who scored that evening 25 points and 6 assists and Mark Hetor (197-2001) supported him with 10 points and 17 rebounds. Five Tormes players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 20 points and 11 rebounds by power forward Sharif Idris (204-1999) did not help to save the game for Gijon Circulo. Forward Fernando Fernandez (201-1989, college: HLGU) added 16 points (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line). Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Tormes have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Gijon Circulo dropped to the third place with three games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. Tormes will meet league’s leader La Leonesa on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Gijon Circulo will play against Chantada and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Tormes: A.McCarthy 25+3reb+6ast, K.Felizor 17+5reb+2ast, D.Paniagua 15+3reb, H.Mark 10+17reb, A.Akinwole 10+3reb+3ast, G.Albert 8+2reb+2ast
Gijon Circulo: I.Sharif 20+11reb+2ast, F.Fernandez 16+4reb+1ast, M.Vukcevic 12+5reb+1ast, E.Jorge 7+3reb+2ast, H.Cluysen 6+3reb+1ast, H.Bartolome 4+3reb

gschID: 1089940

Chantada – Estudiantes L. 66-45

There was no surprise when 9th ranked Estudiantes (5-7) was outleveled on the road by third ranked Chantada (10-2) 66-45 on Saturday. Chantada held Estudiantes to an opponent 24.6 percent shooting from the field compared to 33.3 percent accuracy of the winners. Chantada forced 20 Estudiantes turnovers. The winners were led by forward Adria Trouve (195-2000) who scored that evening 15 points and 6 rebounds and Hungarian swingman Uros Rosic (192-2000) supported him with 9 points and 7 rebounds. Even 13 points and 9 rebounds by Portuguese forward Goncalo Morais (195-2003) did not help to save the game for Estudiantes. Javier Beltran (198-1997) added 10 points and 7 rebounds. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Chantada have an impressive ten-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Aljaraque. Estudiantes lost fifth consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the sixth position with seven games lost. They share it with 10 other teams. Chantada will meet Gijon Circulo (#4) on the road in the next round. Estudiantes will play against Obradoiro S. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Chantada: T.Adria 15+6reb, A.Diaz 11+8reb, R.Uros 9+7reb+3ast, C.Iglesias 9+8reb+1ast, C.Noguerol 8+4reb+5ast, A.Gomez 5+3reb+2ast
Estudiantes L.: M.Goncalo 13+9reb, J.Beltran 10+7reb+2ast, A.Hermida 8+7reb+1ast, L.Lopez 7+1reb, R.Alejandro 4+3reb+2ast, F.Pedro 3+1reb+1ast

gschID: 1089941

Obradoiro S. – Zamora 79-63

No shocking result in a game when fifth ranked Obradoiro S. (8-4) beat 14th ranked Zamora (1-9) in Santiago de Compostela 79-63 on Sunday. Obradoiro S. dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Zamora‘s 38. Obradoiro S. forced 23 Zamora turnovers. The winners were led by point guard Alonso Grela (187-2006) who scored that evening 14 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals and forward Guillermo Gonzalez (196-2002) supported him with 18 points and 6 rebounds. Obradoiro S.’s coach Martin Guerreiro used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even a double-double of 19 points and 10 rebounds by naturalized Cuban center Santo Cabrera (205-2001) did not help to save the game for Zamora. Forward Diosdado Krohnert (197-2005) added 17 points and 7 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Obradoiro S. have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with 8 other teams. Zamora lost eighth consecutive game. They keep the fourteenth position with nine games lost. Obradoiro S. will meet Estudiantes (#9) in the next round where they are favorite. Zamora will play against Culleredo (#11) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Obradoiro S.: G.Guillermo 18+6reb+1ast, G.Alonso 14+5reb+7ast, B.Juani 10+4reb+4ast, S.Nicolas 8+1reb, S.Iker 7+1reb, O.Victory 6+2reb
Zamora: C.Santo 19+10reb, K.Diosdado 17+7reb+2ast, R.Cachon 13+7reb+2ast, V.Zsombor 5+5reb+6ast, P.Volodymyr 5+3reb+3ast, K.Seikhou 3+2reb

gschID: 1089942

Culleredo – Un.Oviedo 68-61

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 12th ranked Un.Oviedo‘s (2-10) road loss to eleventh ranked Culleredo (4-8) 61-68 on Saturday. The winners were led by American Daniel William (203-1996, college: MACU) who scored that evening 19 points and 7 rebounds and the former international forward Alberto Corbacho (200-1984) supported him with 12 points and 6 rebounds. William is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Even 15 points and 7 rebounds by point guard Fernando Suarez (183-2003) did not help to save the game for Un.Oviedo. Forward Jorge Arias (201-2006) added 6 points and 11 rebounds. Un.Oviedo’s coach tested ten players, but that didn’t help to avoid defeat in this game. Culleredo moved-up to ninth place, which they share with 8 other teams. Un.Oviedo lost sixth consecutive game. Un.Oviedo at the other side, also newcomer in the league, dropped to the eleventh position with ten games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Culleredo will meet Zamora (#14) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Un.Oviedo will play against Marin and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Culleredo: D.William 19+7reb+2ast, A.Corbacho 12+6reb+3ast, A.Stikuts 10+7reb+1ast, F.Vidal 9+4reb+1ast, C.Anon 7+9reb+2ast, M.Borja 5
Un.Oviedo: S.Fernando 15+7reb+1ast, D.Ismael 12+6reb+1ast, G.Adrian 7+3reb, A.Jorge 6+11reb+2ast, M.Mario 6+8reb+3ast, F.Pelayo 6+2reb+2ast

gschID: 1089943

Marin – Xiria 76-84

There was a surprise result when tenth ranked Xiria (5-7) won against on the road higher ranked Marin (5-7) 84-76 on Saturday. The winners were led by Pau Gonzalez (192-2002) who scored that evening 23 points and 5 rebounds and power forward Diego Val (200-2002) supported him with 16 points (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Even 20 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists by Dutch Kevin van Wijk (203-1989, college: Valpo) did not help to save the game for Marin. Point guard Jacobo De Benito (180-1990) added 13 points and 4 assists. Marin’s coach Javier Llorente tested ten players, but that didn’t help to avoid defeat in this game. Xiria moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 10 other teams including defeated Marin. Marin lost third consecutive game. Xiria will meet at home Gijon T.Auto (#12) in the next round where they are favorite. Marin will play against Un.Oviedo (#13) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Xiria: G.Pau 23+5reb+1ast, V.Diego 16+2reb+2ast, M.Santiago 12+5reb+2ast, C.Valentin 9+3reb+3ast, R.Rey 8+4reb, P.Lopez-Pizarro 6+2reb+2ast
Marin: K.van Wijk 20+9reb+5ast, J.De Benito 13+3reb+4ast, A.Filgueira 13+2reb, K.Kaemingk 9+3reb+1ast, D.Hogan 7+9reb+2ast, C.Javier 7+1reb+2ast

gschID: 1089944

Gijon T.Auto – Avila 86-75

There was an upset when higher ranked Avila (5-7) lost on the road to fourteenth ranked Gijon T.Auto (2-10) 86-75 on Saturday. The winners were led by forward Ignacio Condes (191-2001) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 14 points and 15 rebounds and point guard Joserra Torres (176-2001) supported him with 18 points. Five Gijon T.Auto players scored in double figures. Even 9 points and 13 rebounds by naturalized Andorra center Aaron Guzman (199-1998) did not help to save the game for Avila. Naturalized Andorra point guard Sergio Serrato (185-2002) added 11 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Avila’s coach Evaristo Perez tested eleven players, but that didn’t help to avoid defeat in this game. Gijon T.Auto moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser Avila dropped to the sixth position with seven games lost. They share it with 10 other teams. Gijon T.Auto will meet higher ranked Xiria (#8) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Avila will play against Ourense and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Gijon T.Auto: T.Joserra 18+4reb+1ast, C.Ignacio 14+15reb+3ast, M.Dusan 14+5reb+1ast, R.Fernandez 11+3reb, S.Boissevain 10+5reb+1ast, D.Sanchez 10+10reb+2ast
Avila: M.Hector 14+3reb+1ast, V.Ian 13+1reb, Q.Jaime 12+7reb+1ast, S.Serrato 11+5reb+5ast, A.Guzman 9+13reb+3ast, J.Callenbach 8+5reb+3ast

gschID: 1089945

Group B-A

BT Madrid – Dist.Olimpico 57-69

Everything went according to plan when eleventh ranked Dist.Olimpico (4-7) defeated on the road bottom-ranked BT Madrid (0-12) 69-57 on Saturday. Dist.Olimpico outrebounded BT Madrid 51-28 including a 20-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. The winners were led by point guard Andres Rico (189-1997) who scored that evening 14 points and 5 assists and center Alvaro Romero (202-1989) supported him with 6 points and 13 rebounds. Even 5 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists by Asier De la Iglesia (201-1983) did not help to save the game for BT Madrid. Forward Diego Sanchez (200-2005) added 10 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Dist.Olimpico moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Paterna and Castello 2. Loser BT Madrid still closes the standings with 12 games lost. They share the position with Fuenlabrada 2. Dist.Olimpico will meet at home higher ranked Guimar (#6) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. BT Madrid will play against Alcala 2 (#12) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Dist.Olimpico: A.Angel 15+4reb, A.Rico 14+2reb+5ast, G.Diego 8+9reb+2ast, E.Echeverria 8+1reb, M.Nacho 6+8reb+2ast, S.Francisco 6+3reb
BT Madrid: S.Diego 10+3reb+2ast, D.Yraolagoitia Javier 9+2reb+1ast, L.Mateo 8+3reb+1ast, S.Simeon 8+1reb+2ast, M.Diego 7+1reb, D.Antonio 5+1reb+1ast

gschID: 1090121

Guimar – Alcobendas 65-71

There was no surprise when 5th ranked Guimar (7-5) lost at home to second ranked Alcobendas (9-3) 71-65 on Saturday. Alcobendas dominated down low during the game scoring 38 of its points in the paint compared to Guimar‘s 18. They outrebounded Guimar 47-29 including a 34-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. The winners were led by forward Iago Ibanez (197-1996) who scored that evening 21 points and 6 rebounds and point guard Pablo Perez (182-1997) supported him with 11 points and 11 rebounds. Even 14 points, 6 assists and 4 steals by point guard Joaquin Portugues (186-1995) did not help to save the game for Guimar. Eduardo Perdomo (192-1992) added 14 points. Guimar’s coach Aaron Nunez tested ten players, but that didn’t help to avoid defeat in this game. Alcobendas have an impressive five-game winning streak. Despite that victory Alcobendas went down to third position due to points difference, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Guimar dropped to the fourth place with five games lost. They share the position with 8 other teams. Alcobendas will meet at home Estudiantes B (#4) in the next round. Guimar will play against Dist.Olimpico in Madrid and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Alcobendas: I.Ibanez 21+6reb+3ast, P.Pablo 11+11reb+2ast, A.Fortes 11+8reb+1ast, H.Marcos 9+7reb, C.Guillermo 9, P.Rodrigo 8+9reb+1ast
Guimar: P.Eduardo 14+4reb+1ast, J.Portugues 14+3reb+6ast, A.Omeragic 8+9reb, Q.Jose Angel 8+1reb+1ast, C.Alvaro 7+5reb, J.Joel 6+4reb+1ast

gschID: 1090122

Estudiantes B – Azudense 86-49

No shocking result in a game when fourth ranked Estudiantes B (8-2) crushed 13th ranked Azudense (1-12) in Madrid 86-49 on Saturday. Estudiantes B forced 28 Azudense turnovers. The winners were led by power forward Pablo Orenga (205-2003) who scored that evening 10 points and 7 rebounds and Miguel Sola supported him with 11 points. Four Estudiantes B players scored in double figures. Even 12 points and 7 rebounds by German Hierro (-1996) did not help to save the game for Azudense. Dominican Luis De La Cruz (-1996) added 12 points and 5 rebounds. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Estudiantes B have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 8-2 record. Azudense lost fifth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the thirteenth place with 12 games lost. Estudiantes B’s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Madrid Real Canoe.
Top scorers:
Estudiantes B: G.Luis 12+2reb+3ast, G.Maximo 12+2reb+1ast, S.Miguel 11+4reb+3ast, R.Pedro 10+2reb+2ast, O.Pablo 10+7reb+1ast, P.Marcos 10+4reb
Azudense: H.German 12+7reb+3ast, D.La Cruz Luis 12+5reb, A.Sanchez 8+7reb+1ast, V.Adrian 7+5reb+2ast, M.Raul 4+2reb, G.Diego 3+1reb+1ast

gschID: 1090123

Guadalajara – La Matanza 89-64

Rather expected game when 6th ranked La Matanza (7-5) was smashed on the road by third ranked Guadalajara (10-3) 89-64 on Saturday. The winners were led by Venezuelan power forward Luis Valera (201-1988, college: UTRGV) who scored that evening 25 points (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) and forward David Garcia (202-1999) supported him with 11 points and 8 rebounds. Five Guadalajara players scored in double figures. Guadalajara’s coach Roman Peinado felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 9 points and 10 rebounds by forward Romen Hernandez (200-1991) did not help to save the game for La Matanza. Guard Jorge del Castillo (187-2002) added 2 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Guadalajara have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place. La Matanza lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fourth position with five games lost. They share it with 8 other teams. Guadalajara’s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Guadalajara to the arena Azudense.
Top scorers:
Guadalajara: L.Valera 25+3reb+1ast, M.Larsson 17+1ast, A.Armstrong 14+3reb+1ast, G.David 11+8reb, R.Lazaro 10+5reb+3ast, A.Victor 5+3reb+4ast
La Matanza: P.Adrian 13+3reb, D.David 12+4reb, M.Gonzalez-Monje 11+5reb, T.Adrian 9+1reb, R.Hernandez 9+10reb+2ast, G.Alvaro 6+3reb+4ast

gschID: 1090124

Chlorella – Tacoronte 88-61

Very predictable result when top-ranked Chlorella (12-0) rolled over at home 10th ranked Tacoronte (4-8) 88-61 on Saturday. Chlorella outrebounded Tacoronte 52-37 including a 38-25 advantage in defensive rebounds. The winners were led by Venezuelan Johandryt Mendoza (201-1998) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds and Senegalese center Eric Marciel (209-2002) supported him with 11 points and 10 rebounds. Four Chlorella players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 16 points and 14 rebounds by guard Imobach Pomares (192-1994) did not help to save the game for Tacoronte. Center Ruben Pestano (200-1999) added 8 points and 13 rebounds. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Chlorella have an impressive 12-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 12-0 record, which they share with La Leonesa and Barca 2. Tacoronte lost fifth consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the ninth place with eight games lost. They share the position with 8 other teams. Chlorella will meet La Matanza (#7) in the next round where they are favorite. Tacoronte will play against Real Canoe and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Chlorella: J.Mendoza 16+11reb, R.Alonso 13+8reb+1ast, R.David 12+2reb+1ast, M.Eric 11+10reb+3ast, O.Anton 9+2reb+2ast, A.Jaime 8+5reb+6ast
Tacoronte: I.Pomares 16+14reb+1ast, P.Perdomo 11+5reb, C.Gabriel 9+1reb, P.Ruben 8+13reb+2ast, G.Javier 7, G.Eduardo 5+1reb

gschID: 1090125

Real Canoe – Daimiel 87-78

Not a big story in a game when 9th ranked Daimiel (5-7) lost to seventh ranked Real Canoe (7-4) in Madrid 78-87 on Saturday. The winners were led by Jon Galarza (195-1997) who scored that evening 22 points and 7 rebounds and point guard Daniel Lorenzo (181-1993) supported him with 16 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Real Canoe players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 17 points and 11 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) by naturalized Cuban forward Georvys Elias (202-1981) did not help to save the game for Daimiel. Forward Pablo Villarejo (195-1992) added 16 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Real Canoe moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Daimiel lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the sixth position with seven games lost. They share it with 10 other teams. Real Canoe’s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Madrid to the arena Estudiantes B.
Top scorers:
Real Canoe: J.Galarza 22+7reb+2ast, M.Alvarez 16+6reb+1ast, D.Lorenzo 16+5reb+4ast, M.Gustavo 15+3reb+3ast, R.Perez 13+5reb, M.Daniel 5+1reb
Daimiel: G.Elias 17+11reb+3ast, P.Villarejo 16+7reb+4ast, D.Martin 12+7reb, M.Kuhle 9+3reb+2ast, J.Martin Ramat 8+4reb+2ast, G.David 8+1ast

gschID: 1090126

Talavera – Alcala 2 78-85

There was a surprise result when twelfth ranked Alcala 2 (3-9) defeated on the road higher ranked Talavera (6-6) 85-78 on Saturday. Strangely Talavera outrebounded Alcala 2 50-36 including a 23-10 advantage in offensive rebounds. The winners were led by guard Oscar Mendez (182-2000) who scored that evening 28 points and 5 rebounds and Italian guard Valentino Del Grosso (188-2004) supported him with 16 points and 4 steals. Even a double-double of 13 points and 18 rebounds by power forward Carlos Poyatos (207-1994) did not help to save the game for Talavera. Jorge Tejera (200-1992) added 14 points and 10 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Alcala 2 moved-up to tenth place, which they share with 7 other teams. Loser Talavera dropped to the sixth position with six games lost. They share it with 11 other teams. Alcala 2 will meet at home BT Madrid (#14) in the next round. Talavera will play against Daimiel (#9) and hope to secure a win and be promoted back to the LEB Silver just one year after relegation.
Top scorers:
Alcala 2: O.Mendez 28+5reb+1ast, D.Grosso Valentino 16+4reb+3ast, G.Pablo 13+8reb, U.Precious 10+9reb+1ast, J.Gabriel Martinez 7+4reb+3ast, M.Andres 5
Talavera: D.Wellingthon 17+2reb, G.Fran 15+4reb+2ast, J.Tejera 14+10reb+1ast, C.Poyatos 13+18reb+2ast, P.Truno 6+3reb+4ast, S.Gacic 4+2reb+2ast

gschID: 1090127

Group B-B

Pozuelo – La Solana 65-69

There was an upset when higher ranked Pozuelo (5-7) lost at home to twelfth ranked La Solana (4-8) 69-65 on Saturday. The winners were led by French power forward Philippe Correia (203-2001) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 17 points and 17 rebounds and Dutch guard Ids Rebergen (190-2000) supported him with 17 points. Four La Solana players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 15 points and 10 rebounds by forward Yago de Santiago (185-2003, college: Iowa Wesleyan) did not help to save the game for Pozuelo. Center Marcos Estebanez (200-1992) added 9 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. La Solana moved-up to ninth place, which they share with 8 other teams. Loser Pozuelo dropped to the sixth position with seven games lost. They share it with 10 other teams. La Solana will meet at home Quintanar (#13) in the next round. Pozuelo will play against the league’s leader Real Madrid 2 (#1) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
La Solana: C.Philippe 17+17reb+2ast, R.Ids 17+4reb+2ast, C.Carlos 13+1reb+2ast, A.Talamino 12+6reb+2ast, D.Dario 5+1reb+1ast, G.Mario 5+5reb+2ast
Pozuelo: Y.de Santiago 15+10reb, H.Gonzalo 12+4reb+2ast, M.Estebanez 9+8reb+3ast, I.Tribaldo 8+6reb+3ast, T.Marcos 7+5reb+4ast, d.la Iglesia Pablo 6+2reb

gschID: 1090304

Quintanar – Valsequillo 79-65

There was a small surprise when thirteenth ranked Quintanar (3-9) beat at home 10th ranked Valsequillo (4-8) 79-65 on Saturday. The winners were led by forward Manuel Mije (200-1999) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 25 points and 18 rebounds and Israeli guard Guy Artman (185-2002) supported him with 9 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Even 15 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists by Argentinian guard Gianluca Pellegrino (190-1993) did not help to save the game for Valsequillo. Italian swingman Maximiliano Pellegrino (193-1987) added 21 points. Quintanar moved-up to tenth place, which they share with 7 other teams. Valsequillo lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth position with eight games lost. They share it with 8 other teams. Quintanar will meet La Solana (#11) on the road in the next round. Valsequillo will play against BaskeTAS AI and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Quintanar: M.Mije 25+18reb+3ast, A.Andrade 12+1reb+3ast, H.Urban 9+2reb+1ast, V.Gutierrez Sergio 9+4reb+4ast, A.Guy 9+6reb+4ast, D.Ibarlucea 5+7reb
Valsequillo: M.Pellegrino 21+3reb+1ast, G.Pellegrino 15+6reb+4ast, V.Alberto 13+5reb+2ast, T.Samuel 5+9reb+3ast, J.Jordan 5+2reb+1ast, C.Apolinario 4+7reb+1ast

gschID: 1090305

BaskeTAS AI – Zentro Basket 101-100

Very expected game when 9th ranked Zentro Basket (5-7) was edged by fifth ranked BaskeTAS AI (8-4) in Cuenca 101-100 on Saturday. However just one-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. BaskeTAS AI made 20-of-26 free shots (76.9 percent) during the game. BaskeTAS AI outrebounded Zentro Basket 40-25 including a 16-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. The winners were led by guard Raul Postigo (186-2001) who scored that evening 26 points and 5 rebounds and Kalei Carter (204-1996) supported him with 14 points and 5 rebounds. Even 11 points and 8 assists by swingman Ignacio Ballespin (194-1998) did not help to save the game for Zentro Basket. Finnish guard Eetu Heinonen (190-2006) added 15 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. BaskeTAS AI moved-up to third place, which they share with 8 other teams. Loser Zentro Basket dropped to the sixth position with seven games lost. They share it with 10 other teams. BaskeTAS AI will meet Valsequillo (#10) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Zentro Basket will play against Mostoles (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
BaskeTAS AI: R.Postigo 26+5reb+2ast, Q.Fernando 18, C.Kalei 14+5reb+3ast, T.Victor 11+6reb+1ast, P.David 10+2reb, M.Jehicob 7+5reb+3ast
Zentro Basket: D.Alexander 15+1reb+1ast, H.Eetu 15+3reb+2ast, B.Alberto 12+2reb+1ast, S.Jesus 11+1reb+1ast, I.Ballespin 11+1reb+8ast, S.Nikita 8+4reb

gschID: 1090306

Mostoles – Tenerife Naut. 76-74

There was a small surprise when sixth ranked Mostoles (7-5) edged at home one of their biggest challengers Tenerife Naut. (8-5) 76-74 on Saturday. Strangely Tenerife Naut. outrebounded Mostoles 46-30 including a 32-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. The winners were led by forward Sergio Rodriguez (194-1984) who scored that evening 14 points and 8 rebounds and power forward Cristobal Gana (201-1993) supported him with 15 points and 5 rebounds. Four Mostoles players scored in double figures. Even 26 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals by swingman Imobach Gonzalez (193-1993) did not help to save the game for Tenerife Naut.. Diego Fernandez (199-2005) added 11 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Mostoles moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 8 other teams. Loser Tenerife Naut. dropped to the fifth position with five games lost. Mostoles will meet Zentro Basket (#9) in the next round where they are favorite. Tenerife Naut. will play against Majadahonda (#12) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Mostoles: G.Cristobal 15+5reb+1ast, S.Rodriguez 14+8reb+3ast, M.Jorge 12+1reb+1ast, R.Gabriel 11, D.Iker 8+1reb+2ast, T.Daniel 4+1reb
Tenerife Naut.: I.Gonzalez 26+5reb+4ast, F.Diego 11+5reb+5ast, K.Christ 10+5reb, J.Del Pino 10+7reb+2ast, J.Sargent 6+8reb+2ast, J.Herreros 5+7reb+4ast

gschID: 1090307

Majadahonda – Aridane 59-90

Not a big story in a game when 11th ranked Majadahonda (4-9) was outscored at home by third ranked Aridane (9-3) 90-59 on Saturday. The winners were led by point guard Javier Gonzalez (186-2005) who scored that evening 15 points and 7 rebounds and power forward Jorge Parrondo (196-2000) supported him with 13 points and 10 rebounds. Five Aridane players scored in double figures. Even 8 points and 13 rebounds by Ivan Correa (196-2001) did not help to save the game for Majadahonda. Forward Daniel Arranz (195-1996) added 3 points and 10 rebounds. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Aridane maintains third position with 9-3 record having just three points less than leader Chlorella, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Majadahonda dropped to the twelfth place with nine games lost. Aridane will meet at home Fuenlabrada 2 (#14) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Majadahonda will play against Tenerife Naut. in Santa Cruz and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Aridane: G.Javier 15+7reb+3ast, A.Ramon 14+3reb+3ast, P.Jorge 13+10reb+2ast, B.Oriol 12+4reb+2ast, T.Adama 10+11reb+2ast, X.Newson 9+3reb+1ast
Majadahonda: B.Joaquin 10+2reb+1ast, C.Ivan 8+13reb, C.Jorge 7+1reb, G.Luis 7+4reb+2ast, H.Daniel 7+3reb+3ast, L.Gonzalo 6+2reb

gschID: 1090308

Fuenlabrada 2 – Tobarra 81-93

Everything went according to plan when seventh ranked Tobarra (6-6) defeated bottom-ranked Fuenlabrada 2 (0-12) in Madrid 93-81 on Sunday. Tobarra shot 30 for 40 from the free-throw line, while Fuenlabrada 2 only scored five points from the stripe. They outrebounded Fuenlabrada 2 48-33 including a 39-26 advantage in defensive rebounds. The winners were led by Dutch guard Jacopo Van der Knaap (194-2003) who scored that evening 25 points and R Sanches supported him with 18 points and 9 rebounds. Four Tobarra players scored in double figures. Even 29 points and 7 rebounds by American forward Prince Ebwea (196) did not help to save the game for Fuenlabrada 2. Forward Pablo Casitas (198-2005) added 15 points. Fuenlabrada 2’s coach Diego Rubio tested twelve players, but that didn’t help to avoid defeat in this game. Tobarra have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 11 other teams. Loser Fuenlabrada 2 still closes the standings with 12 games lost. They share the position with BT Madrid. Tobarra will meet at home league’s second-placed Rivas in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Fuenlabrada 2 will play against Aridane (#3) in Los Llanos and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Tobarra: V.der Knaap Jacopo 25+4reb+1ast, B.Pedro 19+5reb+2ast, S.R 18+9reb+1ast, J.Carlos Vilches 15+11reb+1ast, A.Jackson 8+11reb+3ast, R.Eduard 6+8reb+3ast
Fuenlabrada 2: E.Prince 29+7reb, C.Pablo 15+4reb, R.Pablo 12+2reb+3ast, A.Gonzalez 8+4reb+1ast, L.Guillem 6+5reb+4ast, D.Costa Luis 5+2reb

gschID: 1090309

Group C-A

Huerva – Octavus 87-75

There was no surprise when 13th ranked Octavus (1-11) lost to fifth ranked Huerva (8-4) in Zaragoza 75-87 on Saturday. Huerva outrebounded Octavus 40-23 including 17 on the offensive glass. The winners were led by forward Javier Fernandez (200-2004) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 28 points and 10 rebounds (went 12 for 12 at the free throw line !!!) and Bulgarian center Spas Nikolov (208-1997, college: Winnipeg) supported him with 16 points and 5 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Four Huerva players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 20 points and 10 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) by power forward Mouhamadou Ndiaye (202-2003) did not help to save the game for Octavus. Point guard Alberto Pedros (192-1999) added 7 points and 6 assists. Octavus’ coach Javier Carrey tested twelve players, but that didn’t help to avoid defeat in this game. Huerva moved-up to third place, which they share with 8 other teams. Octavus lost ninth consecutive game. Octavus at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the thirteenth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Quart-Germans C and Venta de Banos. Huerva will meet Espanyol (#4) in the next round. Octavus will play against Andratx (#7) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Huerva: F.Javier 28+10reb+2ast, S.Nikolov 16+5reb, G.Pablo 12+6reb+2ast, L.Unai 10+6reb, G.Fernando 8+7reb+3ast, U.Iker 6+4reb+3ast
Octavus: N.Mouhamadou 20+10reb+3ast, C.Francisco 8+3ast, F.Sergio 8+5reb+1ast, E.Andres 7+2reb+1ast, P.Alberto 7+1reb+6ast, G.Pablo 7

gschID: 1090485

Andratx – Martorell 86-82

No shocking result in a game when seventh ranked Andratx (6-6) beat at home 11th ranked Martorell (3-9) 86-82 on Saturday. However just four-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Andratx shot 25 for 35 from the free-throw line, while Martorell only scored six points from the stripe. Andratx had a 31-18 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The winners were led by Sebastia Parets (-1993) who scored that evening 18 points and 6 assists and forward Juan Antonio Serra (195-1992) supported him with 16 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Even 15 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists by forward Oscar Martinez (191-1996) did not help to save the game for Martorell. Center Marc Garcia (201-1996) added 10 points and 7 rebounds. Four Martorell players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Andratx moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 11 other teams. Loser Martorell dropped to the tenth position with nine games lost. They share it with 7 other teams. Andratx will meet Octavus (#13) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Martorell will play against Salt and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Andratx: P.Sebastia 18+3reb+6ast, J.Antonio Serra 16+4reb+1ast, C.Alejandro 10+3reb+7ast, P.Alexis 9+2reb, M.Antonio 9+4reb+2ast, B.Antonio 7+9reb
Martorell: O.Xavier 16+2ast, M.Oscar 15+5reb+5ast, G.Alejandro 14+1reb, G.Marc 10+7reb+2ast, I.Arnau 9+4reb+2ast, C.David 6+3reb+1ast

gschID: 1090486

Salt – Valls 87-92

Very expected game when 11th ranked Salt (3-9) lost at home to third ranked Valls (9-3) 92-87 on Sunday. Valls forced 23 Salt turnovers and outrebounded them 56-45 including a 17-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. The winners were led by power forward Roger Perez (203-1996) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 19 points and 12 rebounds and naturalized Brazilian forward Marcus Vinicius (201-1986) supported him with 13 points and 16 rebounds. Even a double-double of 20 points and 10 rebounds by forward Pol Campeny (197-2005) did not help to save the game for Salt. Forward Octavi Fuentes (195-2004) added 19 points and 8 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Valls have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 9-3 record having just three points less than leader Chlorella, which they share with 4 other teams. Salt lost sixth consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the tenth place with nine games lost. They share the position with 7 other teams. Valls will meet at home league’s second-placed Mollet in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Salt will play against Martorell (#11) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Valls: R.Perez 19+12reb+1ast, F.Guillem 13+8reb+2ast, M.Vinicius 13+16reb+2ast, M.Sisco 10+4reb, O.Ngomo 10+3reb+1ast, J.Llagostera 9+1reb+4ast
Salt: C.Pol 20+10reb+2ast, F.Octavi 19+8reb, L.Joan 15+2reb+1ast, V.Marc 15+5reb+3ast, S.Ulises 5+1reb+2ast, S.Pau 5+5reb+3ast

gschID: 1090487

Quart-Germans C – Igualada 55-88

Very predictable result when ninth ranked Igualada (6-6) rolled over on the road 14th ranked Quart-Germans C (1-11) 88-55 on Saturday. Igualada dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Quart-Germans C‘s 30. Igualada forced 22 Quart-Germans C turnovers. The winners were led by center Eduard Tejero (196-1992) who scored that evening 17 points and 5 rebounds and center Marc Bernadi (205-1993) supported him with 14 points and 7 rebounds. Five Igualada players scored in double figures. Even 13 points by guard Marc Capell (184-1997) did not help to save the game for Quart-Germans C. Center Adrian Artacho (200-1995) added 6 points and 6 rebounds. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Igualada moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 11 other teams. Quart-Germans C lost tenth consecutive game. They dropped to the thirteenth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Venta de Banos and Octavus. Igualada will meet at home SESE (#6) in the next round. Quart-Germans C will play against the league’s leader Sol Girones (#1) in La Bisbal and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Igualada: E.Tejero 17+5reb, C.Fons 16+3reb+1ast, M.Bernadi 14+7reb, S.Lluc 11+3reb+1ast, B.Arnau 10+4reb+1ast, A.Miquel 8+2reb+2ast
Quart-Germans C: C.Marc 13+3reb+3ast, P.Arnau 8+1reb, C.Joel 6+3reb, A.Artacho 6+6reb+1ast, R.Joaquin 5+4reb, B.Damia 4+2reb

gschID: 1090489

SESE – Joventut 2 83-71

Everything could happen in Barcelona at the game between two tied teams. Both tenth ranked SESE and 9th ranked Joventut 2 had identical 5-6 record. This time SESE used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Badalona 83-71 on Wednesday night. The winners were led by point guard Marc Cruz (190-2003) who scored that evening 28 points and center Fernand Vilar (202-2003) supported him with 17 points and 5 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). SESE’s coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 20 points and 5 assists by guard Adria Dominguez (186-2006) did not help to save the game for Joventut 2. Center Ian Platteeuw (210-2007) added 8 points and 13 rebounds. SESE (6-6) moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 11 other teams. Loser Joventut 2 dropped to the sixth position with seven games lost. They share it with 10 other teams. SESE will meet Igualada (#9) on the road in the next round. Joventut 2 will play against Azulejos and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
SESE: C.Marc 28+1reb+1ast, V.Fernand 17+5reb+1ast, A.Alex 11+1reb, S.Victor 9+6reb+5ast, A.Arnau 7, I.Fernandez 4+1reb+2ast
Joventut 2: D.Adria 20+4reb+5ast, G.Iker 11+5reb+2ast, K.Terence 10+2reb+1ast, P.Ian 8+13reb+1ast, D.Alejandro 7+2reb, B.Biel 5+3reb+1ast

gschID: 1090490

Azulejos – Espanyol 86-94

Everything went according to plan when fourth ranked Espanyol (8-4) defeated 6th ranked Azulejos (6-6) in Zaragoza 94-86 on Saturday. The winners were led by forward Gerard Sola (201-2000) who scored that evening 20 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and naturalized German Gerard Gomila (196-1995) supported him with 18 points and 8 rebounds. Five Espanyol players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 29 points and 12 rebounds by Eduardo Ibanez (191-2003) did not help to save the game for Azulejos. Guard Daniel Arjol (194-2003) added 15 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Espanyol have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with 8 other teams. Loser Azulejos keeps the sixth position with six games lost. They share it with 11 other teams. Espanyol will meet at home Huerva (#5) in the next round. Azulejos will play against Joventut 2 in Badalona and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Espanyol: G.Sola 20+8reb+4ast, G.Gomila 18+8reb+3ast, R.Gerard 17+1reb+1ast, M.Puig 14+4reb+1ast, C.Gabriel 11+12reb+2ast, F.Victor 9+2reb+1ast
Azulejos: I.Eduardo 29+12reb, A.Daniel 15+2reb+2ast, J.Kadji 14+2reb, J.Latapia 9+7reb+2ast, S.Nacho 8+4reb, P.Daniel 4+4reb+1ast

gschID: 1090491

Group C-B

Montgat – Alfinden 75-87

There was no surprise when 14th ranked Montgat (2-10) lost at home to twelfth ranked Alfinden (4-8) 87-75 on Saturday. The winners were led by Zambian center Douglas Kandulu (220-1996) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 17 points and 15 rebounds and Cape Verdean Anderson Correia (195-1997) supported him with 15 points and 12 rebounds. Alfinden’s coach Sergio Frances used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 13 points by Alfons Oleart (-1996) did not help to save the game for Montgat. Oriol Herrero (-1996) added 12 points and 6 rebounds. Five Alfinden and four Montgat players scored in double figures. Alfinden moved-up to ninth place, which they share with 8 other teams. Newly promoted Montgat dropped to the eleventh position with ten games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Alfinden will meet Inca (#9) on the road in the next round. Montgat will play against Cornella and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Alfinden: V.Alejandro 19+1reb+1ast, K.Douglas 17+15reb, C.Anderson 15+12reb+3ast, M.Smith 14+6reb+3ast, M.Juan 11+1reb+6ast, F.Alex 5+2reb+1ast
Montgat: O.Alfons 13+4reb+3ast, O.Herrero 12+6reb, C.Lopez 11+2reb+2ast, R.Pol 10+3reb+2ast, A.Jaime 7+3reb+2ast, S.Jordi 7+4reb+2ast

gschID: 1090667

Cornella – El Olivar 67-63

There was a surprise result when ninth ranked Cornella (6-6) beat at home higher ranked El Olivar (5-5) 67-63 on Saturday. Cornella forced 21 El Olivar turnovers and outrebounded them 45-31 including a 39-27 advantage in defensive rebounds. The winners were led by Dominican Joelvin Cabrera (193-1999) who scored that evening 17 points and 9 rebounds and Dominican Alejandro Quezada (195-1995) supported him with 16 points and 7 rebounds. Even 19 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals by guard Gonzalo Rodriguez (192-2004) did not help to save the game for El Olivar. Argentinian guard Felipe Minzer (195-2007) added 9 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Cornella moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 11 other teams. Loser El Olivar dropped to the eighth position with five games lost. Cornella will meet Montgat (#14) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. El Olivar will play against Roser (#12) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Cornella: C.Joelvin 17+9reb+3ast, Q.Alejandro 16+7reb+2ast, X.Guirao 8+6reb, R.Gerard 7+6reb, P.Marc 6+3reb+2ast, I.Jeremiah 4+2reb+3ast
El Olivar: R.Gonzalo 19+7reb+4ast, V.Ruben 15+3reb, M.Felipe 9+9reb+4ast, U.Javier 7+3reb+1ast, A.Carlos 6+2reb+2ast, S.Alejandro 4+1reb+4ast

gschID: 1090668

Roser – Mataro Parc 77-79

Very expected game when 10th ranked Roser (3-8) was edged at home by second ranked Mataro Parc (11-1) 79-77 on Saturday. The winners were led by center Antonio Ruiz (202-1997) who scored that evening 19 points and 8 rebounds and forward Adrian Sanchez (200-1994) supported him with 16 points and 6 rebounds. Even 16 points by point guard Adria Cortegano (185-2000) did not help to save the game for Roser. Forward Sergi Tubert (195-1991) added 9 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Mataro Parc have an impressive six-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with 4 other teams. Roser lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth place with eight games lost. They share the position with 5 other teams. Mataro Parc will meet at home Castelldefels (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Roser will play against Navas (#5) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Mataro Parc: R.Antonio 19+8reb, A.Sanchez 16+6reb+2ast, P.Bassas 10+4reb+3ast, A.Serra 7+5reb+2ast, B.Alvarez 6+5reb+2ast, G.Rodriguez 6+1reb
Roser: C.Adria 16+3reb+2ast, S.Pablo 12+1reb+1ast, S.Tubert 9+7reb+3ast, C.Eduard 8+5reb, P.Pol 8+7reb+3ast, J.Gavalda 7+2reb+2ast

gschID: 1090669

Castelldefels – Navas 62-89

There was a surprise result when eighth ranked Navas (6-5) rolled over on the road higher ranked Castelldefels (8-4) 89-62 on Sunday. Navas forced 19 Castelldefels turnovers. The winners were led by guard Eddy Sims (182-1998) who scored that evening 21 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists and Arnau Cumelles (198-2000) supported him with 12 points and 14 rebounds. Four Navas players scored in double figures. Even 10 points and 8 rebounds by Marc Manes (196-1986) did not help to save the game for Castelldefels. Center Marti Rosado (201-2002) added 7 points and 10 rebounds. Castelldefels’ coach Josep Planas gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Navas moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser Castelldefels keeps the third position with four games lost. They share it with 8 other teams. Navas will meet at home Roser (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Castelldefels will play against the league’s second-placed Mataro Parc (#2) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Navas: S.Eddy 21+5reb+6ast, Y.David 12+4reb+3ast, C.Arnau 12+14reb+3ast, M.Adria 12+2reb+4ast, S.Arnau 9+3reb+1ast, V.Santiago 9+1reb+1ast
Castelldefels: V.Alberto 11+6reb, M.Manes 10+8reb+3ast, A.Real 10+3reb+4ast, R.Puerta 8, R.Marti 7+10reb+1ast, M.Lilian 4

gschID: 1090670

Vic – Granollers 75-63

Not a big story in a game when 11th ranked Granollers (3-9) lost on the road to eighth ranked Vic (6-6) 75-63 on Saturday. Vic outrebounded Granollers 44-33 including 30 on the defensive glass. The winners were led by forward Jofre Canal (195-2000) who scored that evening 15 points and 8 rebounds and forward David Vidal (194-1997) supported him with 13 points and 6 rebounds. Four Vic players scored in double figures. Even 14 points by point guard Alejandro Castro (179-1991) did not help to save the game for Granollers. Carles Homs (196-1996) added 10 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Vic moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 11 other teams. Granollers lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the tenth position with nine games lost. They share it with 7 other teams. Vic will meet league’s leader Barca 2 in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Granollers will play against Alpicat (#11) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Vic: C.Jofre 15+8reb+1ast, D.Vidal 13+6reb+1ast, P.Oliver 10+3reb, V.Cristian 10+8reb+2ast, A.Rodriguez 8+5reb, J.Iglesias 6+2reb+2ast
Granollers: C.Alejandro 14+3reb+3ast, A.Jordi 11+1reb+2ast, H.Carles 10+3reb+2ast, J.Seidi 9+1reb+1ast, M.Arnau 6+4reb+2ast, S.Jordi 4+1reb

gschID: 1090672

Alpicat – Inca 72-67

There was a surprise result when thirteenth ranked Alpicat (4-8) defeated at home higher ranked Inca (5-7) 72-67 on Saturday. Alpicat forced 22 Inca turnovers. The winners were led by guard Xavier Elvira (188-2000) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds and guard Albert Vallverdu (189-1995) supported him with 10 points and 8 rebounds. Four Alpicat players scored in double figures. Even 17 points and 7 rebounds by forward Marc Aguilo (196-1999) did not help to save the game for Inca. Point guard Pau Cami (170-1996) added 16 points and 4 assists. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Alpicat moved-up to ninth place, which they share with 8 other teams. Inca at the other side, also newcomer in the league, dropped to the sixth position with seven games lost. They share it with 10 other teams. Alpicat will meet Granollers (#13) on the road in the next round. Inca will play against Alfinden (#10) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Alpicat: E.Xavier 13+10reb+2ast, M.Duch 12+3reb, J.Bergada 11+1reb+5ast, A.Vallverdu 10+8reb, M.Roger 9+1reb+3ast, M.Elian 8+1reb+1ast
Inca: A.Marc 17+7reb+1ast, C.Pau 16+2reb+4ast, E.Michael 13+7reb+1ast, B.Cataldo 5+8reb+2ast, X.Andreu 5+6reb+2ast, S.Oscar 4+4reb+1ast

gschID: 1090673

Group D-A

Andujar SKA – Oh!Tels ULB 81-72

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when 11th ranked Oh!Tels ULB (3-8) lost on the road to twelfth ranked Andujar SKA (4-8) 81-72 on Saturday. The winners were led by power forward Alejandro Marquez (195-2004) who scored that evening 25 points and 6 rebounds and Jaime Perez (186-2001) supported him with 12 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Andujar SKA players scored in double figures. Even 21 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists by Argentinian-Italian Leandro Furlan (193-1993) did not help to save the game for Oh!Tels ULB. Alejandro Valor (203-1999) added 12 points and 5 rebounds. Andujar SKA moved-up to ninth place, which they share with 8 other teams. Loser Oh!Tels ULB dropped to the ninth position with eight games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Andujar SKA will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Oh!Tels ULB will play against La Zubia (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Andujar SKA: M.Alejandro 25+6reb+2ast, J.Perez 12+5reb+5ast, V.Pedro 12+6reb+3ast, G.Jose 11+7reb+2ast, D.Suka-Umu 8+7reb+2ast, V.Tomas 7+2reb
Oh!Tels ULB: L.Furlan 21+7reb+6ast, R.Perea 12+3reb, A.Valor 12+5reb, L.Slim 8+3reb, M.El Yettefti 7+3reb+1ast, D.Espadina 5+5reb+1ast

gschID: 1091020

La Zubia – Novaschool 94-62

No shocking result in a game when third ranked La Zubia (8-3) crushed at home 6th ranked Novaschool (6-5) 94-62 on Friday. La Zubia looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Novaschool‘s players. The winners were led by forward Javier Serrano (193-1994) who scored that evening 25 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists and forward Antonio Mir (193-1998) supported him with 21 points and 8 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Four La Zubia players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 24 points and 11 rebounds by American Alex Jackson (200-1984, college: UMSL) did not help to save the game for Novaschool. Center Anastasio Vazquez (204-1992) added 11 points and 5 rebounds. Novaschool’s coach Manolo Trujillo gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. La Zubia moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Novaschool dropped to the fifth position with five games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. La Zubia will meet Oh!Tels ULB (#13) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Novaschool will play against Murgi (#12) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
La Zubia: S.Javier 25+5reb+7ast, M.Antonio 21+8reb+1ast, P.Rui 17+8reb+3ast, J.Hernandez 12+7reb+1ast, M.Antonio 6+6reb+3ast, L.Pablo 4
Novaschool: A.Jackson 24+11reb+1ast, A.Vazquez 11+5reb+1ast, D.Oscar 8+3reb+1ast, V.Lucas 8+1reb+1ast, C.Juan 4+5reb, C.Jorge 3+4reb

gschID: 1091021

Murgi – Jaen CB 71-80

Very expected game when 10th ranked Murgi (3-8) lost at home to fourth ranked Jaen CB (7-4) 80-71 on Sunday. The winners were led by point guard Ivan Casas (185-2002) who scored that evening 11 points and 7 rebounds and power forward Javier Martinez (200-2003) supported him with 11 points and 7 rebounds. Four Jaen CB players scored in double figures. Even 16 points by forward Cristian Ramon (197-1992) did not help to save the game for Murgi. Center Tomas Pereira (209-2002) added 10 points and 9 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Newly promoted Jaen CB maintains fourth position with 7-4 record, which they share with 4 other teams. Murgi lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth place with eight games lost. They share the position with 5 other teams. Jaen CB will meet at home CAM E.Soler 2 (#5) in the next round. Murgi will play against Novaschool (#6) in Malaga and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Jaen CB: C.Alberto 12+4reb+1ast, J.Santa Barbara 12+4reb+2ast, C.Ivan 11+7reb+2ast, M.Javier 11+7reb, P.Alvaro 9+1ast, A.Jose 9+3reb+2ast
Murgi: C.Ramon 16+3reb+3ast, G.Bernardo 11+2reb+5ast, P.Tomas 10+9reb+1ast, P.Bileisis 9+2reb, G.Alejandro 6+3reb+1ast, F.Gutierrez 6+1reb+2ast

gschID: 1091022

CAM E.Soler 2 – Benahavis 86-76

Rather predictable result when seventh ranked CAM E.Soler 2 (6-4) won against 9th ranked Benahavis (3-8) in Melilla 86-76 on Saturday. CAM E.Soler 2 forced 23 Benahavis turnovers. The winners were led by forward Xabier Lopez (198-2004) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 19 points and 12 rebounds and naturalized Dominican center Oskars Hernandez (211-2001) supported him with 14 points and 8 rebounds. Even a double-double of 16 points and 13 rebounds by forward Andres Diaz (205-1996) did not help to save the game for Benahavis. French guard Calvin Le Borgne (188-1996) added 16 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. CAM E.Soler 2 have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place. Loser Benahavis keeps the ninth position with eight games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. CAM E.Soler 2 will meet higher ranked Jaen CB (#4) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Benahavis will play against Plasticos (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
CAM E.Soler 2: L.Xabier 19+12reb+1ast, H.Oskars 14+8reb+1ast, F.Victor 12+3reb+6ast, C.Farid 8+2reb+3ast, C.Jesus 8+5reb+3ast, G.Mario 8+3reb+1ast
Benahavis: A.Diaz 16+13reb+2ast, C.Le Borgne 16+6reb+4ast, I.Torres 11+10reb+1ast, A.Mayor 9+2ast, L.Alban 8+3reb+1ast, C.Pedro 7+4reb+2ast

gschID: 1091023

Plasticos – Marbella 69-55

There was an upset when higher ranked Marbella (5-6) lost to thirteenth ranked Plasticos (3-7) in Granada 55-69 on Sunday. Plasticos forced 22 Marbella turnovers. The winners were led by guard Cayetano Abreu (188-2000) who scored that evening 15 points and 4 assists and power forward Alberto Perez (201-1998) supported him with 6 points and 12 rebounds. Even 13 points and 5 assists by point guard Pablo Rodriguez (178-2002) did not help to save the game for Marbella. Forward Juan Aguera (-2003) added 13 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Plasticos moved-up to tenth place. Loser Marbella keeps the eighth position with six games lost. They share it with Sueca and Ontinet. Plasticos will meet Benahavis (#11) on the road in the next round. Marbella will play against the league’s leader Jaen FS where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Plasticos: C.Abreu 15+2reb+4ast, P.Lima 14+5reb, M.Alberto 8+2reb+2ast, C.Jorge 7+4reb+2ast, B.William 6+2reb, A.Perez 6+12reb+1ast
Marbella: R.Pablo 13+2reb+5ast, A.Juan 13+5reb, D.Ivo 9+5reb, R.Adrian 5+1reb, L.Pedro 4+6reb+1ast, D.Guaita 4+5reb

gschID: 1091024

Jaen FS – El Pinar 99-93

gschID: 1091025

Group D-B

Eurogaza – Penarroya 70-58

Everything went according to plan when top-ranked Eurogaza (13-0) defeated 7th ranked Penarroya (6-6) in Cordoba 70-58 on Saturday. The winners were led by Cuban guard Raudelis Guerra (191-1993) who scored that evening 8 points and 10 rebounds and Argentinian-Croatian point guard Valentin Burgos (184-1992) supported him with 11 points and 7 rebounds. Even 14 points by Kiko Espinosa did not help to save the game for Penarroya. Center Diego Viera (208-2001) added 10 points and 10 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Eurogaza have an impressive 13-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 13-0 record. Newly promoted Penarroya dropped to the sixth place with six games lost. They share the position with 11 other teams. Eurogaza will meet Real Betis 2 (#13) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Penarroya will play against Cordoba CB (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Eurogaza: V.Burgos 11+7reb+2ast, S.Gonzalez 11+3reb+3ast, J.Gutierrez 8+2reb+1ast, R.Guerra 8+10reb+2ast, L.Rueda 8+3reb, A.Jaime 8+1ast
Penarroya: E.Kiko 14+4reb+3ast, J.Pepe Varo 12+5reb, V.Diego 10+10reb, R.Juan 6+1reb, S.Manuel 5+1reb, K.Arturs 5+2reb

gschID: 1090849

Cordoba CB – Gymnastica 84-72

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both fourth ranked Cordoba CB and 5th ranked Gymnastica had identical 7-4 record. This time Cordoba CB used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from El Puerto de Santa Maria 84-72 on Sunday night. Cordoba CB forced 24 Gymnastica turnovers. The winners were led by American guard CJ Williamson (196-2000, college: UAH) who scored that evening 21 points and 5 rebounds and point guard Lucas Munoz (182-2001) supported him with 19 points. Even a double-double of 23 points and 12 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) by forward David Jimenez (197-2004) did not help to save the game for Gymnastica. Power forward Jonathan Enriquez (197-1989) added 10 points and 6 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Cordoba CB (8-4) have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with 8 other teams. Loser Gymnastica dropped to the fourth position with five games lost. They share it with 8 other teams. Cordoba CB will meet Penarroya (#8) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Gymnastica will play against Badajoz Vitaly (#7) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Cordoba CB: C.Williamson 21+5reb+1ast, L.Munoz 19+3reb+2ast, B.Fernando 14+6reb+1ast, O.Gonzalo 12+7reb+4ast, D.Ogechi 8+3reb, M.Andreatta 5+6reb+1ast
Gymnastica: J.David 23+12reb+1ast, C.Javier 12+3reb+2ast, M.Juan Jose 11+5reb+2ast, J.Enriquez 10+6reb+2ast, M.Ogunfolu 6+6reb+1ast, L.Jaime 5+4reb+1ast

gschID: 1090850

Badajoz Vitaly – Dos Hermanas 79-59

No shocking result in a game when eighth ranked Badajoz Vitaly (7-5) crushed at home 11th ranked Dos Hermanas (3-9) 79-59 on Saturday. Badajoz Vitaly shot 26 for 37 from the free-throw line, while Dos Hermanas only scored ten points from the stripe. They outrebounded Dos Hermanas 38-27 including 25 on the defensive glass. The winners were led by naturalized British David Sainsbury (205-1994) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds and forward Paulo Rodriguez (201-2000) supported him with 17 points. Four Badajoz Vitaly players scored in double figures. Even 11 points by Pierre Gabriel Dimbre Victor did not help to save the game for Dos Hermanas. Guard Adrian Doblado (191-2002) added 9 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Badajoz Vitaly moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 8 other teams. Dos Hermanas lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the tenth position with nine games lost. They share it with 7 other teams. Badajoz Vitaly will meet Gymnastica (#6) in the next round. Dos Hermanas will play against Caceres (#11) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Badajoz Vitaly: P.Rodriguez 17+3reb, D.Sainsbury 14+11reb+2ast, I.Vazquez 14+6reb, G.Vato 11+6reb+1ast, T.Mouhamadou 8+6reb+1ast, F.Khadim 6+2reb
Dos Hermanas: P.Romain 11+1reb+3ast, V.Pierre Gabriel Dimbre 11+3reb+2ast, D.Adrian 9+5reb+1ast, A.Camino 8, F.Cotan 8+4reb, A.Llano 6+2reb+1ast

gschID: 1090851

Caceres – San Fernando 62-83

Very expected game when 11th ranked Caceres (3-9) was smashed at home by seventh ranked San Fernando (7-5) 83-62 on Sunday. San Fernando forced 21 Caceres turnovers. The winners were led by Mario Linde (185-2002) who scored that evening 22 points and Cape Verdean guard Patrick Santos (186-2002) supported him with 12 points and 10 rebounds. Four San Fernando players scored in double figures. Even 15 points and 4 assists by naturalized Argentinian Lucas Sigismonti (201-2003) did not help to save the game for Caceres. Senegalese center Alioune Senghor (200-1996) added 11 points and 8 rebounds. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. San Fernando moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 8 other teams. Caceres lost sixth consecutive game. They dropped to the tenth position with nine games lost. They share it with 7 other teams. San Fernando will meet at home Cimbis (#14) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Caceres will play against Dos Hermanas (#12) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
San Fernando: L.Mario 22+4reb+2ast, S.Patrick 12+10reb, J.Remesal 11+3reb+3ast, J.Ruiz 11+4reb+1ast, E.Bernard 8+1reb+3ast, M.Ezomo 6+1reb
Caceres: S.Lucas 15+2reb+4ast, A.Senghor 11+8reb, L.Kupczynski 7+6reb+3ast, M.Nicolas 7+4reb+2ast, L.Carlos 6+3reb+1ast, G.Daniel 6+2reb

gschID: 1090852

Cimbis – Moraleja 65-101

Rather predictable result when tenth ranked Moraleja (4-8) rolled over on the road bottom-ranked Cimbis (0-11) 101-65 on Sunday. Moraleja shot 37 for 52 from the free-throw line, while Cimbis only scored three points from the stripe. Moraleja forced 22 Cimbis turnovers and outrebounded them 41-25 including a 28-13 advantage in defensive rebounds. Moraleja looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The winners were led by forward Josep Gascon (200-2001) who scored that evening 22 points and 9 rebounds and guard Gabriel Perez (185-2002) supported him with 22 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals. Even 14 points and 8 rebounds by power forward Carlos Galan (201-2002) did not help to save the game for Cimbis. Croatian forward Lovro Sibenik (204-1999, agency: Interperformances) added 15 points. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Moraleja moved-up to ninth place, which they share with 8 other teams. Loser Cimbis still closes the standings with 11 games lost. Moraleja will meet at home league’s second-placed Aljaraque in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Cimbis will play against Coria (#3) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Moraleja: P.Gabriel 22+5reb+5ast, G.Josep 22+9reb+2ast, T.Alex 15+2reb+2ast, P.Mayor 10+2reb+2ast, M.Saturnino 9+1reb+3ast, P.Martin 9+8reb+4ast
Cimbis: L.Sibenik 15+2reb+2ast, G.Carlos 14+8reb+1ast, P.Juan 12+1reb+3ast, C.Alejandro 9+4ast, P.Ortega 7+2reb+3ast, M.Manuel 6+5reb+1ast

gschID: 1090853

Aljaraque – Badajoz Acad. 88-84

Not a big story in a game when 9th ranked Badajoz Acad. (5-7) lost on the road to second ranked Aljaraque (10-2) 88-84 on Saturday. However just four-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. The winners were led by point guard Pablo Martinez (185-1997) who scored that evening 31 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and Senegalese center Alioune Fall (205-1999) supported him with 10 points and 9 rebounds. Even 23 points by Canadian-Jamaican guard NKosi Kedar Salam (191-1994, college: Simon Fraser, agency: Helping Ballers) did not help to save the game for Badajoz Acad.. Belgian forward Matteo Strikker (203-2001) added 15 points and 10 rebounds. Five Aljaraque and four Badajoz Acad. players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Aljaraque have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 10-2 record having just two points less than leader Chlorella, which they share with Chantada. Loser Badajoz Acad. dropped to the sixth place with seven games lost. They share the position with 10 other teams. Aljaraque will meet Moraleja (#10) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Badajoz Acad. will play against Coria (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Aljaraque: P.Martinez 31+5reb+4ast, J.Rodriguez 15+2reb, M.Mora 13+1ast, T.Esmerlin 10+9reb, F.Alioune 10+9reb, G.Miguel Angel 4+1reb
Badajoz Acad.: N.Kedar Salam 23+4reb+1ast, M.Pol 19+4reb+1ast, S.Matteo 15+10reb+2ast, L.Daniel 11+4reb, F.Lassena 8+8reb, G.Nivar 8+3reb

gschID: 1090854

Group E-A

Valencia 2 – Picken Claret 76-77

Everything went according to plan when fifth ranked Picken Claret (7-4) edged on the road 11th ranked Valencia 2 (3-8) 77-76 on Wednesday. The winners were led by forward Francisco Marco (193-2002) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 24 points and 12 rebounds and Marcos Berenguer (-2002) supported him with 22 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. Even 12 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists by Sergi Kemu (190-2007) did not help to save the game for Valencia 2. Power forward Salvador Gallego (197-2006) added 14 points and 6 rebounds. Four Valencia 2 players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Picken Claret moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Valencia 2 dropped to the ninth position with eight games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Picken Claret will meet at home Castello 2 (#9) in the next round where they are favorite. Valencia 2’s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Valencia to the arena El Pilar.
Top scorers:
Picken Claret: M.Francisco 24+12reb+3ast, B.Marcos 22+11reb+4ast, B.Pedro 10+3reb+2ast, D.Carlos 7+4reb+3ast, F.Nacho 6+6reb+1ast, M.Jon 3+5reb
Valencia 2: G.Salvador 14+6reb+1ast, S.Adrian 14+3reb, K.Sergi 12+5reb+5ast, A.Hugo 11+5reb+2ast, B.Joan 8+10reb+2ast, D.Salvador 8+4reb+3ast

gschID: 1091176

Castello 2 – Torrent 70-84

There was no surprise when 9th ranked Castello 2 (4-7) lost at home to second ranked Torrent (9-2) 84-70 on Sunday. The winners were led by center Lucas Blasco (197-1998) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds and guard Carlos Campillos (185-2004) supported him with 10 points and 7 assists. Even a double-double of 14 points, 14 rebounds and 5 blocks by forward Victor Rodriguez (201-2000) did not help to save the game for Castello 2. Power forward David Garcia (-2002) added 13 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Torrent have an impressive five-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Jaen FS. Loser Castello 2 keeps the ninth place with seven games lost. They share the position with Paterna and Dist.Olimpico. Torrent will meet at home Jovens (#6) in the next round where they are favorite. Castello 2 will play against Picken Claret in Valencia and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Torrent: B.Lucas 16+10reb+2ast, S.Pablo 12+3reb, C.Carlos 10+4reb+7ast, B.Jose 9+2reb+1ast, C.David 9+3reb+3ast, A.Marc Llus 6+1reb
Castello 2: R.Victor 14+14reb+3ast, G.David 13+6reb+1ast, B.Alvaro 8+3reb+2ast, T.Jose Maria 7+5reb, R.Raul 7+2ast, A.Alejandro 7+3reb

gschID: 1091177

Jovens – Sueca 70-51

Everything could happen in Valencia at the game between two tied teams. Both seventh ranked Jovens and 8th ranked Sueca had identical 5-5 record. This time Jovens used a home court advantage and crushed the opponent from Sueca 70-51 on Saturday night. Jovens dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Sueca‘s 22. Jovens forced 23 Sueca turnovers. The winners were led by Kelvyn Montano (-2000) who scored that evening 19 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and Victor Prada (-1997) supported him with 11 points and 4 assists. Even 5 points and 12 rebounds by center Borja Soriano (208-1996, college: TWU) did not help to save the game for Sueca. Carlos Hortelano (200-1996) added 13 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Jovens (6-5) moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 5 other teams. Sueca lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with six games lost. They share it with Marbella and Ontinet. Jovens will meet league’s second-placed Torrent on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Sueca will play against Aldaia (#13) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Jovens: M.Kelvyn 19+8reb+4ast, P.Victor 11+3reb+4ast, O.Ledezma 10+5reb, M.Antonio 9+3reb+1ast, A.Carlos 7+5reb, S.Jose 5+4reb
Sueca: C.Hortelano 13+4reb, A.Kleinjan 11+1reb+1ast, R.Malpede 7+2reb, V.Vicent 6+3reb+2ast, G.Carles 6+2reb+3ast, B.Soriano 5+12reb+1ast

gschID: 1091178

Aldaia – Vila-Real 73-74

Very expected game when 13th ranked Aldaia (1-10) was edged at home by third ranked Vila-Real (8-4) 74-73 on Saturday. The winners were led by center Miguel Moragas (203-1994) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 29 points and 11 rebounds and center Alfonso Ribera (202-2001) supported him with 19 points and 16 rebounds. Even 20 points by Pedro Bustamante (184-2001) did not help to save the game for Aldaia. Roberto Corona (186-1991) added 12 points. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Vila-Real have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 8-4 record having four points less than leader Chlorella, which they share with 8 other teams. Aldaia lost eighth consecutive game. They dropped to the twelfth place with ten games lost. They share the position with Cartagena Est. and Jorge Juan. Vila-Real will meet at home Tabernes (#7) in the next round. Aldaia will play against Sueca (#8) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Vila-Real: M.Miguel 29+11reb+3ast, A.Ribera 19+16reb+1ast, L.Berre Javier 15+3reb+4ast, V.Jaume 5+6reb+3ast, A.Uyiosa 4+2reb, I.Anthony 1+1reb
Aldaia: B.Pedro 20+2reb+2ast, R.Corona 12+4reb+3ast, V.Victor 10+2reb+1ast, D.Cesar 9+6reb+3ast, A.Carrion 8+7reb, G.Miguel 5+9reb+3ast

gschID: 1091179

Tabernes – Lliria 73-102

Very predictable result when first ranked Lliria (11-1) rolled over 7th ranked Tabernes (6-6) in Tabernes Blanques 102-73 on Saturday. Lliria shot 61.5 percent from the field. Lliria outrebounded Tabernes 36-25 including a 29-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. Lliria shot the lights out from three sinking 12 long-distance shots on high 54.5 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by Tabernes‘ players. The winners were led by center Godwin Osarenren (195-1994) who scored that evening 14 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists and point guard Ximo Rodenas (186-1990) supported him with 19 points and 5 assists. Four Lliria players scored in double figures. Lliria’s coach Christian Crudeli felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even a double-double of 20 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists by guard Daniel Perez (187-2001) did not help to save the game for Tabernes. Manuel Aroca (191-1991) added 8 points and 7 assists. Lliria have an impressive 11-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 11-1 record, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Tabernes dropped to the sixth place with six games lost. They share the position with 11 other teams. Lliria will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Tabernes will play against Vila-Real (#3) in Vila-real and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Lliria: X.Rodenas 19+1reb+5ast, V.Perez 15+2reb+3ast, O.Godwin 14+9reb+7ast, N.El Hadji 13+6reb+1ast, J.Mate 10+4reb+1ast, T.Jose Maria 9+3reb+5ast
Tabernes: D.Perez 20+10reb+5ast, L.Alfonso Torrijo 9+3reb, A.Jimenez 8+1reb, M.Aroca 8+1reb+7ast, F.Argente 8+2reb+3ast, G.Carlos 7+2reb

gschID: 1091180

Puerto Sagunto – El Pilar 81-74

Not a big story in a game when 12th ranked El Pilar (2-9) lost to third ranked Puerto Sagunto (7-4) in Gilet 74-81 on Saturday. Puerto Sagunto forced 22 El Pilar turnovers. Strangely El Pilar outrebounded Puerto Sagunto 40-26 including 25 on the defensive glass. The winners were led by Argentinian power forward Marco Tortarolo (197-1994) who scored that evening 26 points and guard Hugo Gomez (190-2003) supported him with 19 points, 5 assists and 4 steals. Four Puerto Sagunto players scored in double figures. Even 18 points by Javier Carreras (188-2002) did not help to save the game for El Pilar. Center Javier Mateo (200-1997) added 10 points and 8 rebounds. El Pilar’s coach Carlos Pedros tested eleven players, but that didn’t help to avoid defeat in this game. Despite that victory Puerto Sagunto went down to fourth position due to points difference, which they share with 4 other teams. Newly promoted El Pilar dropped to the eleventh place with nine games lost. They share the position with Murcia 2. Puerto Sagunto will meet Paterna (#10) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. El Pilar’s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Valencia Valencia 2.
Top scorers:
Puerto Sagunto: M.Tortarolo 26+4reb, G.Hugo 19+2reb+5ast, V.Kasse 11+6reb, E.Czerapowicz 11+2reb+7ast, d.la Cal Alvaro 9+4reb+6ast, M.Alvaro 4+3reb
El Pilar: C.Javier 18+2reb, M.Javier 10+8reb+1ast, P.Sergio 9+3reb+1ast, L.Gabriel 8+6reb, E.Engelstad 8+7reb+1ast, B.Juan 8+5reb

gschID: 1091181

Group E-B

Carolinas – Infante 66-81

Everything went according to plan when fifth ranked Infante (7-4) defeated 10th ranked Carolinas (3-9) in La Carolina 81-66 on Saturday. Infante outrebounded Carolinas 42-29 including 27 on the defensive glass. The winners were led by forward Alvaro Bernal (190) who scored that evening 30 points and 6 rebounds and power forward Ezequiel Villaescusa (200-1996) supported him with 8 points and 9 rebounds. Even a double-double of 21 points and 10 rebounds by Beninese forward Nathan Cledjo (198-2000) did not help to save the game for Carolinas. French center Tyrone Quincy (-2001) added 12 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Infante have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Carolinas keeps the tenth position with nine games lost. They share it with 7 other teams. Infante will meet at home Elche (#4) in the next round. Carolinas will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Infante: A.Bernal 30+6reb+1ast, V.Javier 11+3reb+2ast, V.Ezequiel 8+9reb+1ast, J.Antonio Padilla 8+2reb, E.Navarro 6+1reb+4ast, C.Gines 5+2reb+3ast
Carolinas: C.Nathan 21+10reb+2ast, Q.Tyrone 12+5reb+4ast, M.Mario 8, B.Alejandro 6+2reb+1ast, M.Nicolas 6+3reb+2ast, Z.Illia 6+1ast

gschID: 1091332

Elche – Molina 86-50

There was no surprise when 6th ranked Molina (6-5) was outleveled on the road by fourth ranked Elche (8-3) 86-50 on Sunday. Elche outrebounded Molina 40-29 including 30 on the defensive glass. Elche looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The winners were led by Chadian center Edmond Koyanouba (210-1995) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 19 points and 12 rebounds (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field) and guard Raul Timoner (185-1997, college: Rio Grande) supported him with 12 points and 11 assists. Even 20 points and 5 rebounds by center Pablo Jose Sanchez (208-1993) did not help to save the game for Molina. Forward Gregory Cadme (194-1999) added 10 points. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Elche have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Molina dropped to the fifth position with five games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Elche will meet Infante (#5) in the next round. Molina will play against the league’s second-placed Benidorm and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Elche: E.Koyanouba 19+12reb, R.Timoner 12+4reb+11ast, N.Talla 11+7reb, N.Daniel 9+2reb, M.Esteban 9+3reb+1ast, P.Golek 9+1reb+1ast
Molina: P.Jose Sanchez 20+5reb+1ast, C.Gregory 10+3reb, H.Francisco 5+3reb+3ast, L.Jose Manuel 4+2reb+2ast, Y.German 4+2ast, S.Pablo 2+5reb

gschID: 1091333

Benidorm – Cartagena Est. 92-59

No shocking result in a game when third ranked Benidorm (10-1) crushed at home 12th ranked Cartagena Est. (1-10) 92-59 on Sunday. Benidorm outrebounded Cartagena Est. 46-33 including a 37-25 advantage in defensive rebounds. Benidorm shot the lights out from three sinking 13 long-distance shots on high 54.2 percentage. The winners were led by point guard Dario Zaragozi (182-1996) who scored that evening 23 points and 6 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) and Carlos Velazquez (186-2002) supported him with 11 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Five Benidorm players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 15 points and 11 rebounds by Equatorial Guinean center Ali Lajay (-2004) did not help to save the game for Cartagena Est.. Juan Gomez (-2004) added 17 points and 8 rebounds. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Benidorm have an impressive five-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with 4 other teams. Cartagena Est. lost fifth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the twelfth place with ten games lost. They share the position with Aldaia and Jorge Juan. Benidorm will meet Molina (#6) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Cartagena Est. will play against Murcia 2 (#11) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Benidorm: Z.Dario 23+6reb+3ast, J.Sergio 12+4ast, V.Carlos 11+7reb+5ast, D.Closset 11+7reb, F.Astilleros 10+4reb, A.Martin 6+5reb+3ast
Cartagena Est.: G.Juan 17+8reb+2ast, L.Ali 15+11reb+3ast, E.Samuel 8+1reb, T.Abdoulaye 7+7reb+1ast, R.Fernando 5+3reb+2ast, G.Pallares 5

gschID: 1091334

Murcia 2 – UAF Lucentum 61-66

Very expected game when 11th ranked Murcia 2 (2-9) lost at home to seventh ranked UAF Lucentum (6-5) 66-61 on Sunday. The winners were led by Portuguese Tiago Teixeira (-2004) who scored that evening 14 points and 5 rebounds and Marcos Garcia (-2005) supported him with 10 points and 10 rebounds. Even a double-double of 12 points and 13 rebounds by center Jorge Rubio (205-2000) did not help to save the game for Murcia 2. Forward Jose Martinez (198-2005) added 14 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. UAF Lucentum moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 5 other teams. Murcia 2 lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the eleventh position with nine games lost. They share it with El Pilar. UAF Lucentum will meet at home higher ranked Archena (#3) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Murcia 2 will play against Cartagena Est. (#12) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
UAF Lucentum: T.Tiago 14+5reb+3ast, G.Marcos 10+10reb, K.Conrad 8+2reb+1ast, A.Alejandro 8+4reb+1ast, G.Victor 7+4reb, M.Jesus 5+1reb
Murcia 2: M.Jose 14+8reb, R.Jorge 12+13reb+2ast, A.Francisco 10+3reb+4ast, M.Juan Carlos 8+4reb+3ast, B.Juan 7+3reb, Y.David 5+3reb

gschID: 1091335

Archena – Gandia 83-98

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of undefeated Archena (10-1) in Murcia on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by Gandia (10-1) 98-83. It ended at the same time the ten-game winning streak of Archena. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Gandia made 22-of-26 free shots (84.6 percent) during the game. The winners were led by guard Alejandro Requena (189-2001) who scored that evening 29 points and forward Javier Soler (199-2000) supported him with 14 points and 6 rebounds. Four Gandia players scored in double figures. Even 11 points and 7 rebounds by Chadian center Placide Nakidjim (205-1994) did not help to save the game for Archena. Alejandro Tendero (200-2002) added 14 points and 4 steals. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Gandia keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 4 other teams including defeated Archena. Gandia will meet at home Ontinet (#8) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Archena will play against UAF Lucentum (#7) in Alicante and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Gandia: R.Alejandro 29+3reb+2ast, J.Soler 14+6reb, A.Vera 13+2reb, V.Marco 11+4reb, J.Gomez 8+3reb, T.Alejandro 8+2reb
Archena: T.Alejandro 14+4reb, H.Carlos 13+1reb+2ast, P.Nakidjim 11+7reb+1ast, A.Ferragut 9+8reb, J.Toledo 8+4reb, J.Ballesta 8+1reb+8ast

gschID: 1091336

Ontinet – Xativa 75-71

The game between closely ranked teams ended with eighth ranked Ontinet‘s (5-6) home victory over 9th ranked Xativa (3-8) in Ontinyent 75-71 on Sunday. Ontinet outrebounded Xativa 39-28 including 26 on the defensive glass. The winners were led by Carlos Monino (192-2003) who scored that evening 15 points and Senegalese center Pape Boucar Faye (207-1999) supported him with 11 points and 8 rebounds. Even 30 points and 6 rebounds (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) by guard Sergio Vidal (194-1988) did not help to save the game for Xativa. Guard Joaquin Molina (188-2002) added 19 points. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Ontinet maintains eighth position with 5-6 record, which they share with Marbella and Sueca. Newly promoted Xativa keeps the ninth place with eight games lost. They share the position with 5 other teams. Ontinet will meet league’s leader Gandia on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Xativa will play against Jorge Juan (#13) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Ontinet: M.Carlos 15+3reb+2ast, B.Faye Pape 11+8reb, G.Sergio 11+1reb+4ast, I.Barbero 9+5reb+3ast, S.Adrian 8+8reb+1ast, L.Leonardo 7+5reb+1ast
Xativa: S.Vidal 30+6reb+3ast, M.Joaquin 19+3reb+3ast, E.Blas 9+8reb+4ast, R.Enrique 6+1reb+3ast, G.Joan 4+3reb, B.Guillem 2+1ast